Christopher S Mcfadden

US Patent:

20060254169, Nov 16, 2006

Filed:

Apr 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/109336

Inventors:

Christopher McFadden - Bermuda Dunes CA, US

International Classification:

E04F 13/04

US Classification:

052344000, 052673000

Abstract:

An apparatus, system, and method extend the exterior surface of a wall below a debridge of the weep screed. An exemplary weep screed includes an upper vertical flange, a debridge, and a lower screed portion that allows an exterior surface material to be applied below the debridge. The lower screed portion includes a lower vertical flange that extends form a lower debridge member to a tool guide. In addition to application of the exterior surface material above the debridge, the exterior surface is applied over the lower screed portion. The resulting exterior surface extends the full height of the wall while damage due to moisture is minimized since the debridge facilitates the weeping of water from the exterior surface above the debridge. The “high tide” appearance is eliminated while meeting building code requirements and maintaining a dependable, weather resistant, and structurally sound building wall.